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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Andhra Pradesh returns under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers will get crop security - Shri Tomar
Farmer friendly decision arrived at in virtual meeting between Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to rejoin the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana  following talks between the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Shri Tomar appreciated this step of the state government. With this important decision, crops of more than 40 lakh farmers of the state will get insurance cover in case of natural calamity.
Shri Tomar said that the Central Government has made PMFBY simple and convenient as per the suggestions of the states. The Central Government is working continuously with the States to improve the condition of farmers and make them prosperous and transform agriculture into advanced farming.
In the meeting, Shri Reddy thanked the Central Government for re-implementing PMFBY in the state. Shri Reddy said that after discussion with the Center, the State Government has decided to provide the farmers of the State with crop insurance cover under the PMFBY.
Andhra Pradesh has decided to implement the PMFBY from Kharif-2022 season. The Central Government is committed to empower the farmers across the country including Andhra Pradesh by securing their income-livelihood and to realize the dream of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's AatmaNirbhar Bharat  and self-reliant farmer. Keeping in view the suggestions of Andhra Pradesh and other states, the Central Government revamped the scheme in February-2020 with new features, such as voluntary enrolment for all farmers, wider use of technology in yield estimation, risk coverage to choose for payment of sum insured to the States as per the option and prevailing risk profile and a provision of 3% was made for administrative expenses.
On July 7, a team headed by the Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja also gave a presentation to the Chief Minister regarding the scheme.
PMFBY and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme  have been successfully implemented in Andhra Pradesh from Kharif-2016 to Kharif-2019.
Special Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Smt. Poonam Malakondaiah, Additional Secretary, Union Agriculture Ministry, Shri Abhilaksh Likhi also addressed today's meeting. The CEO and Joint Secretary of the scheme, Shri Ritesh Chauhan, gave welcome speech and presentation. Senior officials of Central and State Government were also present in the meeting.
Special Service and Features
Two-day National Symposium at CTCRI
The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram and the Indian Phytopathological Society  will organize a two-day National Symposium titled 'Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies' from 11th -12th September 2023, at ICAR-CTCRI. The event will be inaugurated by Vice Chancellor of the University of Kerala Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal, and presided over by Dr. G. Byju, Director of ICAR-CTCRI. The symposium aims to facilitate the exchange of research findings on a wide range of plant health management issues, from molecular and ecological interactions to disease epidemiology, with approximately 200 delegates expected to participate. The event will feature lead talks, oral presentations, and poster sessions by both researchers and students, making it a vital platform for the advancement of plant health research and the discussion of innovative mitigation strategies.
Distinguished guests, including Dr. Bikash Mandal , Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti , and Shri. S. Premkumar , will also be in attendance. Dr. T. Makeshkumar, President, Indian Phytopathological Society  and Head of the Division of Crop Protection at ICAR-CTCRI, is the organizing secretary of the programme.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development invites proposals for undertaking Research Studies/ Projects on welfare and development of Women and Children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited research proposals for undertaking research projects focused on action-based research with aim to translate the research findings into action plans so as to improve the female participation in economic activities in the country. The projects will be in the fields of welfare and development of women and children including Food and Nutrition aspects. The indicative list of thrust areas/themes is given as under:
- Female labour force participation: trends, drivers and barriers
- Economic development vs. economically active women: Determinants of low Female Labour Force Participation Rate 
- Wage differentials per capita economic productivities/ comparison of males and females in overall economic productivity across different sectors of economies
- Sector-wise participation of women in economy, provision of social security, leave, wages, working conditions, pensions, health benefits, maternity benefits, housing and child care etc.
- Assessment of Gender sensitivity in labour market: Challenges and ways for buildingwomen friendly environment.
- Rural and Urban differentials in Economically active Female population
- Women empowerment in agriculture/ role of women in agriculture
- Mapping and quantifying contribution of unpaid works of women in various fields
- Barriers of underrepresentation of Women as Senior Officials/ Managerial positions
- Migrant women in labour market- opportunities, risks, wages, working conditions, health hazards, insurance, safety, maternity and child care etc.
The Grant-in-Aid would be made available under the Research, Publication and Monitoring Scheme of the Ministry to Institutions, Universities and Voluntary Organizations/ NGO's registered under NITI Aayog's NGO PS Darpan Portal.
Proposals on the above-mentioned research areas may be submitted through the M/ o Women & Child Development Grant-in-Aid Portal as well as through email to rahul.iss[at]gov[dot]in. Details may be accessed on the link https://wcd.nic.in/sites/default/files/amendedresearchscheme_02082013.pdf
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways records Monthly freight loading of 126.46 MT for April 2023
The incremental loading in the month of April has been 4.25 MT showing a growth of 3.5 % over April 2022 figures
Railways Freight revenue in April is Rs 13,893 Cr. as compared to Rs 13,011 in April 2022, a growth of 7%.
Indian Railways  has recorded Monthly freight loading of 126.46 MT in April 2023. The incremental loading in the month of April has been 4.25 MT i.e. a growth of 3.5% over the April figures achieved in 2022. Freight revenue in April is Rs 13,893 Cr. as compared to Rs 13,011 in April 2022, a growth of 7%.
IR has achieved a loading of 62.39 MT in Coal in April 2023 as compared to 58.35 MT in April 2022, followed by 14.49 MT in Iron ore, 12.60MT in Cement, 9.03 MT in Balance other goods, 6.74 MT Containers, 5.64 MT Steel, 5.11 MT Food grains, 4.05 MT Mineral Oil and 3.90 MT in Fertilizers.
Following the Mantra, “Hungry For Cargo”, IR has made sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business as well as improve the service delivery at competitive prices which has resulted in new traffic coming to railways from both conventional and non-conventional commodity streams.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Exclusive Broadcast of India’s tour of West Indies on DD Sports on all Cable & DTH platforms
In what’s good news for Cricket enthusiasts, live broadcast of all cricket matches of India's tour of West Indies in July 2022 will be available exclusively on DD Sports only. DD Sports will broadcast all India-West Indies matches of the July tour on all Cable and DTH platforms, apart from DD FreeDish.
India tour of West Indies 2022 comprises of 3 ODI and 5 T-20 matches, starting from 22nd July 2022 till 7th August 2022.
Apart from the live telecast of the cricket matches, DD Sports will also air special shows based on pre-match and post-match analysis with experts and Cricket celebrities.
The detailed schedule for the event is as under:
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Match
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IST Timing
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22.07.2022
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1st ODI
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7 PM
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24.07.2022
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2nd ODI
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7 PM
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27.07.2022
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3rd ODI
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7 PM
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29.07.2022
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1st T20
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8 PM
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01.08.2022
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2nd T20
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8 PM
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02.08.2022
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3rd T20
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8 PM
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06.08.2022
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4th T20
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8 PM
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07.08.2022
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5th T20
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8 PM
Stay tuned to the Twitter handles of DD Sports  and Prasar Bharati  for more updates.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in hospital fire in Nagpur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a fire at a hospital in Nagpur.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the hospital fire in Nagpur. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest."
Ministry of Communications
Optical Fibre Network Connectivity
 in the country through an optimal mix of media . As on 28.02.2022, total 5,67,941 km Optical Fibre Cable  has been laid. Total 1,72,361 GPs  have been made Service Ready in the country. As on 31.12.2021, total Rs. 27,582.7 Crore has been disbursed/utilised under BharatNet Project. The scope of BharatNet has been recently extended up to all inhabited villages beyond GPs in the country.
BharatNet network is monitored through centralised Network Operating Centre  and its reports are being monitored on a regular basis. Further, for real-time monitoring, a Mobile App has been developed. This is a GIS based monitoring system for capturing monitoring data at field level with smartphones. Work of maintenance  is being carried out presently by CSC e-Governance Services India Limited  in about 1.20 lakh GPs of the BharatNet Phase-I. For the Phase-II of BharatNet, the respective, Implementing Agencies are responsible for the maintenance of the network.
The infrastructure created under BharatNet project is a national asset, accessible on a non- discriminatory basis to the Service Providers, and the same can be utilized for provisioning of broadband/internet services through Wi-Fi Hotspots, Fibre to the Home  connections, leased lines, dark fibre, backhaul to mobile towers, etc. As of 28.02.2022, Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed in 1,04,288 GPs, 2,13,834 Fibre to the Home broadband connections are provided, 36,333 km Dark Fibre is leased and 4,038 Gbps bandwidth has been leased using BharatNet network.
With the above steps taken for maintenance and utilization of the BharatNet network, there has been an upward trend in the revenue collection, in the country.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 354
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 147.62 crore
More than 87 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 147.62 Crore  today. More than 87 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10388317
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2nd Dose
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9724010
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18386399
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2nd Dose
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16923650
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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8145038
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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505088330
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2nd Dose
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341046625
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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195220757
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2nd Dose
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153050438
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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121798005
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2nd Dose
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96481885
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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859026846
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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617226608
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Total
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1476253454
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 4th January, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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75
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2nd Dose
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2605
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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122
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2nd Dose
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6588
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3751524
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1846100
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2nd Dose
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2072697
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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142131
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2nd Dose
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578143
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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77070
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2nd Dose
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289109
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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5817022
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2949142
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Total
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8766164
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr Bharti Pravin Pawar, MoS Health and Family Welfare, lauds PGIMER Chandigarh's contribution towards healthcare services in India
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government is committed to providing the best quality healthcare services to the citizens: - MoS Health
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar visited PGIMER Chandigarh today and interacted with faculty and staff at the institute. Her visit to the campus signifies the government's commitment to advancing healthcare and healthcare education in India.
During her visit, Dr Pawar had insightful discussions with the faculty and staff at PGIMER Chandigarh, where she shared her vision for the advancement of healthcare services in India. Her discussions were followed by a media interaction, where she highlighted the importance of research and innovation in healthcare, and the role of institutes like PGIMER Chandigarh in achieving this goal.
"I am impressed with the work being done at PGIMER Chandigarh and the commitment of the faculty and staff towards advancing healthcare education and research in India. The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to providing the best quality healthcare services to the citizens of India, and I believe that institutes like PGIMER Chandigarh will play a crucial role in achieving this goal," said Dr Pawar.
Dr Pawar's visit to PGIMER Chandigarh follows her visit to Kasauli, where she reviewed the health facilities and inaugurated the 119th Annual Day of Central Research Institute.
The visit by Dr Pawar to both Kasauli and PGIMER Chandigarh highlights the government's commitment to the advancement of healthcare services in India. With her insightful discussions and productive interactions, Dr Pawar has provided valuable guidance and support to the officials and staff in both regions.
During her visit to PGIMER Chandigarh, Dr Pawar expressed hope that the new and upcoming satellite centers would help ease the burden on the institute, which caters to over 10 lakh patients in the outpatient department and about one lakh patients in various emergency and inpatient departments annually. She acknowledged the high workload on PGI and emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the citizens of India receive the best quality healthcare services. "The establishment of satellite centers will increase the accessibility of healthcare services to the citizens of the region and also reduce the workload on PGI. We will continue to work towards achieving this goal," said Dr Pawar.
AYUSH
Promotion of Ayurvedic Medicines at Global Level
Recently a research report on AYUSH Sector has been published by Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine  under Research and Information system for developing country , which is an autonomous policy research institute at New Delhi. As per the report, the current turnover of Indian AYUSH industry is US$ 18.1 billion and the market size of Indian AYUSH industry as a whole, has grown by 17 per cent during 2014-2020. The total AYUSH & herbal medicines export of India has increased from US$ 1.09 billion in 2014 to US$ 1.54 billion in 2020, registering a robust growth rate of 5.9 per cent annually.
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has developed a Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Co-operation in AYUSH  with the mandate to promote and strengthen awareness and interest about AYUSH Systems of Medicine at international level; to facilitate International promotion, development and recognition of AYUSH system of medicine; to foster interaction of stakeholders and market development of AYUSH at international level; to give boost to AYUSH products/ services / education/ research/ training globally; to promote academics and research through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries; setting up of AYUSH Information Cell abroad to disseminate authentic information about Ayush system in the foreign communities etc.
Under the AYUSH Fellowship program of the IC scheme, 104 scholarships are offered every year to the eligible foreign nationals from 101 countries for pursuing AYUSH courses in premier Institutes in India. Ministry has signed 14 MoUs for setting up AYUSH Academic Chairs with foreign Universities/ institutes under which AYUSH experts are deputed to undertake teaching/ training / research activities. Various multilateral forums like G 20, BIMSTEC, BRICS, IBSA, SCO etc. are being effectively utilized to get global recognition to Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems.
Ministry of Ayush has signed an agreement with London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , UK for conducting the study on “Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from Covid-19 in the UK”. Ministry of Ayushhas also signed an agreement with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie GmbH , Frankfurt Germany for conducting Collaborative Research study on Guduchyadi tablets in combating COVID-19 infection- In-vitro & in-vivo study.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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RNI E-Filing : Deadline extended
Thiruvananthapuram 31 May 2023
Registrar of Newspapers of India has extended extended the last date for submission of annual e-statement for 2022-23 to be filed by publishers under PRB Act, 1867. E-filing facility will be available till 30 June 2023. For enquiries or grievances publishers may contact 01124369981/ 01124363241 via Whatsapp on working days between 10 am and 5 pm or email to helpdesk.rni[at]gov[dot]in/ annualstatement.rni[at]gmail[dot]com.
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Ministry of Textiles
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Japan for cooperation in the field of good quality textiles
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Textiles Committee, India and M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan for improving quality and testing of Indian textiles and Clothing for the Japanese market.
The MoU would enable M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan in assigning Textile Committee as their cooperative Testing and Inspection service providers in the Republic of India for Textiles & Apparel products including Technical Textiles and any other products mutually agreed upon at a later date for both domestic and overseas clients/buyers.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Ms. Ninna Lego, founder of House of Macnok from Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh.
Won the ‘Entrepreneurship Challenge’ 2022-2023.
Ms. Ninna Lego, founder of House of Macnok, is passionate about promoting sustainable living and empowering local artisans. Having grown up in the tranquil town of Mariyang, nestled in the Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, she developed a deep appreciation for handloom and handicraft products, along with organic farming. After earning a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Dr. MGR University in Chennai, Ninna pursued an MBA with dual specialisation in HR and Marketing from RGU to enhance her professional skills.
With her passion for arts and crafts, Ninna started making beaded earrings and necklaces for friends. Realising the demand for handmade jewellery and organic foods, she founded House of Macnok, offering an eclectic range of lifestyle products ranging from clothing, jewellery, to preservative-free food items such as smoked tea, wild honey, pickles, and medicinal herbs and spices, grown sustainably and packaged responsibly.
Ninna's goal is to bring global attention to the artistic talents of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.Sustainability is central to her brand, and they take pride in reducing their carbon footprint and minimising waste.
House of Macnok directly employs ten people and supports over a hundred local artisans with regular work, fair wages, and access to a comprehensive training program that covers traditional and modern skills. The program includes training in sustainable practices, such as organic farming and natural dyeing techniques, and focuses on skill-building, product development and quality control.
It is a self-funded business with an initial investment of around Rs. 5 Lakh. In addition to the local market, they have clients pan India and Southeast Asia as well. Their best-selling products include fashion jewellery, organic foods and non-alcoholic wines.
Recognitions:
- ‘The Best Handmade Brand' at RGU on Women’s Day, 2018 and 2019
- ‘Best Business Model Canvas' on National Startup Day, 2023, by the Department of Planning and Investment, GoAP
- Won the 'Entrepreneurship Challenge', 2022-23 under incubation category by IIMCIP, APIIP under the Department of Investment and Planning
- Won the 'North East Entrepreneurship Challenge'  for the year 2023 under Incubation Category, sponsored by MDoNER, NEC, incubated by IIM Kolkata, and was ranked the top entrepreneur from the state
- Selected as one of the top 9 women entrepreneurs under Pernod Ricard’s WE challenge, 2022
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Homage to Mahatma - young students create two Guinness Book World Records, take pledge of non violence towards environment
In a special homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Birth Anniversary, young students from Delhi & NCR region created two world records here today.
The first world record was in the category of 'environmental sustainability lessons to the largest number of students at one place'. Close to five thousand children participated in this world record. Second record pertains to 'the largest number of assembly & lighting of Solar lamps'. The number of participants in this record is more than five thousand and exact number will be released soon by the officials from Guinness Book of World Records who were present at the event.
Chief Guest of the event Union Minister Shri Prakash Javdekar congratulated all students saying that they had made a solar lamp with their hands and hearts. He also called for creating own oxygen bank by planting at least seven trees during one's lifetime. The Minister expressed happiness over the fact that 79 countries have become member of International Solar Alliance. Shri Javdekar also administered the oath of non violence towards environment to all the students.
Speaking on the occasion, Power Minister Shri RK Singh said that world is facing serious threat from climate change. He said that we all should take pledge that we'll leave a better world for our future generations. The Power Minister further said that future world will be the world of producer not the world of consumer as every home will produce power from solar.
Secretary, MNRE Shri Anand Kumar welcomed all participants and trainers and expressed happiness that so many students had taken pledge of non violence towards environment. He said that there couldn't have been a better tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He also read out Prime Minister's message for the occasion in which PM highlighted the pivotal role that solar will play in fighting climate change.
A book titled 'Energy Swaraj' was also released and a short film on environment was screened for the participants.
Senior officials from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy were present at the occasion.